Government has announced comprehensive reform plans to overhaul Malawi’s sugar industry, aiming to address persistent shortages, stabilize prices, and promote local participation in distribution.
As sugar scarcity continues to affect the country, several renowned social commentators have criticized Minister of Trade, Vitumbiko Mumba, for what they describe as "irresponsible" remarks regarding the issue.
As concerns grow over Malawi’s stalled Extended Credit Facility (ECF) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), civil society organizations (CSOs) and economic experts are offering divergent views on what went wrong — and what should happen next.
Economist and senior DPP official Dr. Paul Gadama has raised concerns over Malawi’s deepening economic crisis, citing persistent inflation, fuel shortages, and foreign exchange instability. He criticizes the government’s inadequate response, particularly its reliance on monetary policy without addressing structural weaknesses. Gadama calls for a holistic approach that includes targeted agricultural investment, energy reforms, and forex management to prevent further economic decline and social unrest.
Elderly people in Rumphi say social cash transfer programme (SCTP) has offered them a chance to live dignified lives and has rescued them from abject poverty.
The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Simplex Chithyola Banda on Sunday assured Malawians of President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera’s commitment to revamp the economy to spur social and infrastructural development.
Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Simplex Chithyola Banda, has urged state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to enact significant cuts in expenditures in a bid to align with government imposed austerity measures.
Creation Africa has shortlisted 40 businesses to participate in a mentorship programme targeting cultural and creative entrepreneurs in the African continent.
Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) has commended President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera and his administration for stabilizing foreign exchange reserves.
Small and medium business operators in Lilongwe have saluted President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera for demonstrating to be a true democrat and practicing civilized politics.